Samsung PM981a NVMe 512GB Solid State Drive (MZ-VLB512B)
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About this product
The Samsung PM981a NVMe SSD (MZ-VLB512B) is an internal solid state drive with a 512GB storage capacity. Utilizing an M.2 NVMe PCI Express interface, this drive is designed for high-speed performance in laptops, PCs, and Macs. It comes in a green color, indicative of its OEM nature, and provides a reliable storage upgrade for systems supporting the M.2 form factor.
Our take
At $52.95, this 512GB Samsung PM981a is a very budget-friendly way to get into NVMe storage. Samsung is a reputable brand, even for their OEM drives like this one. While specific speed figures aren't provided, being a Samsung NVMe drive means it will certainly offer a significant performance boost over SATA SSDs. The 512GB capacity is suitable for an operating system and a good selection of applications. It's a solid choice for upgrading older laptops or PCs that support M.2 NVMe and need a cost-effective speed bump.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- Affordable Samsung brand
- Compatible with Laptop, PC, Mac
- Internal SSD type
Cons
- Specific read/write speeds not listed
- OEM model, not retail packaged
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC, Mac
- Color Green
- MPN MZ-VLB512B
- California Prop 65 Warning NONE
- Brand Samsung
- Type Internal SSD
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- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- SSD (Solid State Drive), Internal SSD
- Model
- PM981a
- Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- M.2, NVME, PCI Express
